Shop Manager

Prestige Motorsports; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Prestige Motorsports in Concord, NC, is seeking a Performance & Restoration Shop Manager to run daily operations, oversee workflow, technicians, scheduling, customer communication, vendor coordination, and quality control—delivering builds on time, on budget, and to Prestige‑level standards.

This role blends operational leadership with hands‑on automotive expertise to lead high‑end restorations, multi‑phase builds, and ensure project profitability while maintaining top craftsmanship and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in restoration, performance automotive, fabrication, or similar
• Proven leadership managing technicians and multi‑phase builds
• Strong understanding of classic vehicles and high‑performance systems
• Experience with estimating, project management, and vendor coordination
• Highly organized, detail‑driven, and operationally disciplined
• Proficiency with shop management software + Microsoft/Google tools

Responsibilities

• Daily shop operations, workflow, and production priorities
• Project schedules, timelines, and milestone tracking
• Technician leadership, assignments, and performance management
• Customer updates, change orders, and expectation management
• Vendor coordination, parts sourcing, and inventory accuracy
• Quality control, inspections, and documentation
• Job costing, labor tracking, and operational consistency

Skills

leadership

project management

vendor coordination

shop management software

attention to detail

Tools

Shop management software

Job description

Compensation: $95,000 - $104,000 annual + bonus

Prestige Motorsports is a nationally recognized performance, engine‑building, and classic restoration shop based in Concord, NC. We design, machine, assemble, dyno‑test, and install every engine in‑house—Chevy, Ford, Mopar, marine, and more. Our team delivers full restorations, custom builds, performance upgrades, and marine repowers with documented proof of performance.

If you want to lead inside a shop where craftsmanship, data, and results matter, this is the place.

The Role

We’re hiring a Performance & Restoration Shop Manager to run daily operations inside our high‑performance and classic build facility. You’ll oversee workflow, technicians, scheduling, customer communication, vendor coordination, and quality control—ensuring every build is delivered on time, on budget, and at Prestige‑level standards.

This role blends operational leadership with hands‑on automotive expertise.

Work Schedule

• Monday–Thursday
• Early start
• Onsite whenever technicians are working
• Occasional Fridays as needed for overtime or project demands

What You’ll Lead

• Daily shop operations, workflow, and production priorities
• Project schedules, timelines, and milestone tracking
• Technician leadership, assignments, and performance management
• Customer updates, change orders, and expectation management
• Vendor coordination, parts sourcing, and inventory accuracy
• Quality control, inspections, and documentation
• Job costing, labor tracking, and operational consistency

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in restoration, performance automotive, fabrication, or similar
• Proven leadership managing technicians and multi‑phase builds
• Strong understanding of classic vehicles and high‑performance systems
• Experience with estimating, project management, and vendor coordination
• Highly organized, detail‑driven, and operationally disciplined
• Proficiency with shop management software + Microsoft/Google tools

Ideal Candidate

You bring a blend of leadership experience and hands‑on automotive credibility. You understand build quality, shop flow, and technician performance. You can communicate clearly with customers, keep projects moving, and maintain high standards across every phase of a build.

Required for Consideration: Visual Proof of Work

Applicants must provide visual evidence of prior projects (Instagram, portfolio link, photo gallery, project list). These materials are used during screening so hiring managers can evaluate craftsmanship and real‑world experience.

Key Performance Indicators

• Technician productivity and efficiency
• Customer satisfaction and repeat business
• Project profitability and budget adherence
• Reduction in rework or warranty issues
• Vendor turnaround and inventory accuracy
• Shop organization and consistency
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• We build what we sell—no smoke, no mirrors
• A culture built on pride, transparency, and real results
• Competitive base pay + growth potential
• Opportunity to lead high‑end builds with a skilled, passionate team

Ready to Build Something Real?

We’re looking for someone who wants to build a career—and build it here.

If that’s you, we want to meet you.

Prestige Motorsports is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.